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Thomas_G, Jun 2026
Shane made the trip informative & enjoyable
Shane was a great tour guide. Told us about the area as we rode to Cradle of Humankind. Stayed close enough to give us information, but didn't smother us.
When we went to Rhino & Lion Park, he knew where all the best places were.
On the way back, gave us a restaurant recommendation and dropped us off at the restaurant
Angela_H, Apr 2024
Great tour for small group
The Lion Safari park is a combination of wild and domesticated animals, so it was better for viewing animals and seeing them up close. I appreciated the drivers efforts to get the truck up close! The Cradle of Humankind museum was fascinating and informative-I thoroughly enjoyed the displays. Jason, the tour operator, was very organized and punctual. He also shared a lot of information about life in SA for him and his family.
rpascal5, Jul 2026
Lesedi Cultural Village and Maropeng Museum
We visited the Cradle of Humandkind area which is located a short distance from Johannesburg. The Maropeng Museum provided an excellent overview of fossils and it had interactive exhibits. Next, we went to Lesedi Cultural Village. We toured four different traditional villages, participated in a drumming activity, and watched the cultural dance show. A buffet lunch was also available at the end. Shane was a fantastic guide and he was willing to answer all of our questions about South Africa. Highly recommend this tour!
Perle_K, Mar 2025
Loved it!
Jason was a great guide! Everything planned was really great and beautiful. They tailored outing well and adjusted it since the canes were closed but if went very well! We had such an amazing time.
Kerry_M, Aug 2024
Highlight of my Johannesburg stay
The close-up experience with the lions, cheetahs & rhinos at the park was a particular highlight. I also found the exhibitions at the Cradle of Humankind to be extremely interesting & informative.
Chris_D, Nov 2025
Lion and Rhino park
It's a great trip that takes in all that is Africa but on a smaller scale than some of the other parks but well worth a visit. Shane the guide was excellent and went out of his way to show and find me the animals
JASON_B, May 2024
Fantastic guide and day trip to Maropeng and Witswatersand University Life Sciences Museum.
Very pleased with our trip and having Jacques as our guide. A must do trip when in Johannesburg or Pretoria. Saw and learned so much about the origins of humanity, geology and history of the region. When we arrived at Maropeng, the staff welcomed us home to where the human species originated. Jacques was an exceptional guide! He was very patient in answering our many questions and took time to comment on the history and sights along our route. He could easily converse on numerous topics related to our trip an South Africa. We appreciated his flexibility to ensure we got everything we wanted out of our trip.
Lynne_P, Sep 2025
Excellent, interesting,...
Excellent, interesting, and knowledgeable guide...learned a lot...cradle is fascinating...animal park was excellent...don't miss tour
Fabio_M, Jul 2025
Great mix of history and wildlife!
Shane was an amazing guide during our tour - always ready to answer our questions and very knowledgeable of the region. This tour is a great mix of history and science and nature and wildlife - packed up in ~6 hours from when you depart to your return. We were able to see lots of animals in the reserve and had a great trip to the Sterkfontein caves where we learned more about the history of humankind.
Angie_G, Mar 2024
Great adventure!
What an amazing adventure. We can’t recommend Jason highly enough. He was gracious, knowledgeable and provided an easy enjoyable time for us. We would do this again!
Justin_A, Oct 2023
Amazing Experience
This is an amazing day trip for anyone visiting the Johannesburg/Pretoria area. Shane and Shan are amazing and informative hosts that allowed me to make the most out of this trip. The rhino and lion park is a great way to see many of the animals that can be difficult to spot on a traditional safari. The Cradle of Humankind is a must for anyone interested in human history or archaeology and South Africa’s contributions to our understanding of evolutionary biology.
Margaret, Feb 2025
If history is your interest, you will like this.
The description is spot on to what we received. We would certainly do this activity again. It was very interesting. Well worth doing.
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The Maropeng Visitor Centre and all of its onsite restaurants are wheelchair accessible.
A variety of hotels, cottages, and bed-and-breakfasts are available in the area for visitors who would like to spend more than just a day exploring.
While the Maropeng Visitor Centre and Sterkfontein Caves each charge separate admission, guided tours typically provide entrance to both.
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